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Skill 7 · Doubling the angle on the bowProblem 3005
Westfield church spire at 30° and then 60° on the starboard bow: how far off?
Steering 195°T at 5.3 kn, at 1700 you see Westfield church spire 30° on the starboard bow. At 1721 it is 60° on the starboard bow.
How far off the object are you at 1721? If you hold your course and there is no current, how far off will you pass when it is abeam?
Tolerance: 0.05 nm.
| Course and speed | 195°T, 5.3 kn |
|---|---|
| First bearing | 30° on the starboard bow at 1700 |
| Second bearing | 60° on the starboard bow at 1721 |
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